Windows troubleshooting tools

Windows troubleshooting tools

Windows provides numerous troubleshooting tools for system administrators and support personnel to use in diagnosing and fixing computer problems. Many of these tools are built into the operating system and can be opened from within Help and Support Center. Additional tools can be downloaded from the Windows CD.

Click the following options for information about some of the more commonly used tools.

System Information

Performance tool

The Windows Performance tool consists of two parts: System Monitor and Performance Logs and Alerts. System Monitor collects and views information on hardware usage and system-service activity. Performance Logs and Alerts records performance data and enables you to set system alerts.

Registry Editor

Configuration information for Windows is stored in a database called the registry. Most users do not need to change the registry because software installed on your computer will automatically make changes for you. Only experienced users should edit the registry directly using the Registry Editor.